Last updated: March 2026
Sproutworth (operated by Vinay Koshy, ABN available on request, Brisbane, Australia) is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under applicable privacy law.
This policy applies to sproutworth.com and any related services, newsletters, or communications.
Who This Policy Covers
This policy applies to visitors and subscribers located anywhere in the world, including Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom and European Union. Where you are located in the EU or UK, additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) apply and are noted throughout.
What Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
- Name and email address when you subscribe to The Inclined newsletter or any other email list
- Name, email, and message content when you submit a contact or enquiry form
- Any additional information you choose to share in communications with us
Information collected automatically
- IP address and browser type via server logs and analytics tools (Google Analytics)
- Pages visited, time on site, and referral source via cookies and analytics
- Email open and click data when you engage with our email newsletters
Information from third parties
If you book a call via SavvyCal, that platform collects your name and email in accordance with its own privacy policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Send newsletters and email content you have subscribed to
- Respond to enquiries and manage client communications
- Improve website content and understand how visitors use the site
- Send occasional updates about services if you have indicated interest
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing (EU and UK Visitors)
If you are located in the EU or UK, we process your personal information under the following legal bases:
- Consent — for newsletter subscriptions and marketing emails. You may withdraw consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
- Legitimate interests — for website analytics and improving our content and services.
- Contractual necessity — for communications relating to active client engagements.
Cookies
This website uses cookies for analytics purposes (Google Analytics). These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated data about how visitors use the site. No personally identifiable information is stored in these cookies.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Doing so may affect your browsing experience on this site.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
- Google Analytics — website analytics (US-based, subject to Google’s privacy policy)
- ConvertKit / Kit — email list management and newsletter delivery
- SavvyCal — scheduling, if you book a call
- WordPress and hosting provider — website infrastructure
Where these services are based outside Australia, we take reasonable steps to ensure they handle personal information in a manner consistent with the Australian Privacy Principles.
Data Retention
Subscriber data
We retain your email address and name for as long as you remain subscribed to our communications. You may unsubscribe or request deletion at any time.
Analytics data
Website analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics default settings (up to 26 months).
Client and business records
Client communications are retained for up to seven years for business record purposes, consistent with Australian financial and business recordkeeping requirements.
Your Rights
All visitors
You may contact us at any time to access, correct, or request deletion of personal information we hold about you.
EU and UK visitors (GDPR)
You have the right to access your data, request correction or deletion, restrict processing, object to processing, and request data portability. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: vinay [at] sproutworth.com
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access. Our website uses HTTPS encryption. Access to subscriber data is restricted to authorised use only.
No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. If you have concerns about a potential data breach, contact us immediately.
Children
This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests:
Vinay Koshy
Sproutworth
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
vinay [at] sproutworth.com